HOPE is Here

Waking Up After Being Shot

Greg continues his conversation with April Ballentine.  Friday we left off with her being shot 5 times in August 2013.  She has a powerful story of how she overcame Fear and, despite being paralyzed from the breast down, now works as an advocate for others of domestic violence at The Amanda Center.

The Amanda Center is a 24-hour point of contact for victims of domestic violence where they can file emergency petitions, speak to authorities and get connected with community resources.  It is located on the first floor of the Fayette County District Courthouse in downtown Lexington.

You or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse, contact April Ballentine at (859) 252-1171 or aballentine@fayettesheriff.com

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When He’s Jealous and has a Gun!

Today Greg talks with April Ballentine about ending an abuse relationship with a jealous man who turns out to have a gun.  You need to hear her story of survival! 

What Sabbath Means in Our Life

Greg wraps up his visit with Dr. Sleeth discussing the Sabbath and how it relates to healing. Stress releases chemicals into our body which causes our illnesses. Sabbath is more than just a day of rest and it doesn’t have to be Sunday.  Dr. Sleeth shares the three R’s of Sabbath:  Rest, Renewal, and Reverence and what they mean.

You can learn more about Matthew's story here: http://www.blessedearth.org/

Also, people can download free Sabbath resources here:  www.sabbathliving.org

Here's a link to Matthew's Sabbath book  24/6 and four-week DVD curricula.

Lastly, you can encourage listeners to sign up for a free weekly Sabbath encouragement by text "Sabbath" to 797979.

Does God Bless Those Who Recognize the Sabbath?

In today’s conversation with Greg, Dr. Matthew Sleeth shares stories of businesses with Christian leadership chose to close their doors on Sunday in recognition of the Sabbath.  Was that a good idea?  Listen to find out.

You can learn more about Matthew's story here: http://www.blessedearth.org/

Also, people can download free Sabbath resources here:  www.sabbathliving.org

Here's a link to Matthew's Sabbath book  24/6 and four-week DVD curricula.

Lastly, you can encourage listeners to sign up for a free weekly Sabbath encouragement by text "Sabbath" to 797979.

What is the Sabbath?

Greg continues his conversation with Dr. Matthew Sleeth about his book, 24/6: a prescription for a healthier, happier life and the meaning of Sabbath..   

You can learn more about Matthew's story here: http://www.blessedearth.org/

Also, people can download free Sabbath resources here:  www.sabbathliving.org

Here's a link to Matthew's Sabbath book  24/6 and four-week DVD curricula.

Lastly, you can encourage listeners to sign up for a free weekly Sabbath encouragement by text "Sabbath" to 797979.

When Evil is Real

This week Greg talks with Dr. Matthew Sleeth, a former emergency room physician and chief of the hospital medical staff who resigned from his position to teach, preach, and write about the biblical call to be good stewards of the earth. A highly sought after speaker, Dr. Sleeth has spoken at more than 1,000 churches, campuses, and events, including serving as the monthly guest preacher at The Washington National Cathedral.  Recognized by Newsweek as one of the nation’s most influential evangelical leaders, Dr. Sleeth is the executive director of Blessed Earth, founder of the Seminary Stewardship Alliance, and author of numerous creation care books and articles.  He lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with his wife of nearly four decades.  Their grown children and their spouses serve in full-time medical missions in Kenya and in pastoral ministry in Kentucky. 

You can learn more about Matthew's story here: http://www.blessedearth.org/

Also, people can download free Sabbath resources here:  www.sabbathliving.org

Here's a link to Matthew's Sabbath book  24/6 and four-week DVD curricula.

Lastly, you can encourage listeners to sign up for a free weekly Sabbath encouragement by text "Sabbath" to 797979.

A Safe Place to Heal

Greg wraps up his week with talking with Associate Minister at LexCity Church, Helen Musick about finding a safe place to begin healing.  It is a safe, judgement-free environment for anyone ages 18+ who struggles with past hurt, present addiction, harmful habits, or a need for greater freedom in any area to take steps toward freedom & recovery while making issue-specific connections.

The MAT meets every Thursday at 6:30pm.  Visit https://lexcity.church/freedom-recovery for directions and/or more information.

HOPE for Freedom and Recovery

Many of us are working through hard, dirty work to get to Jesus to receive healing.  Mark Chapter 2 tells the story of four men who carried a paralyzed man to Jesus, digging through the roof above where Jesus was preaching, to lower him on a mat for Jesus to heal.

Starting tonight (August 22, 2019) there is a new program called “The MAT.”  It is a safe, judgement-free environment for anyone ages 18+ who struggles with past hurt, present addiction, harmful habits, or a need for greater freedom in any area to take steps toward freedom & recovery while making issue-specific connections.  The MAT meets every Thursday starting tonight at 6:30pm.  Visit https://lexcity.church/freedom-recovery for directions and/or more information.

God is Bigger than Your Past

Helen Musick continues her discussion with Greg about how we often believe the lies that mistakes of our past define who we are today.  She uses a great acronym with the word T.R.U.T.H.

Tell God how you feel
Respond humbly to God tells you
Unite with others who can tell you the truth
Trust God’s Timing
Help others see God’s glory by how you live today

Learn more about Lex City Church at www.lexcity.church

Are You Defined by Your Past?

Greg continues his conversation with Associate Minister at LexCity Church, Helen Musick, focusing on the topic of not believing the shame of our past.  God’s purpose is greater than your past.

Learn more about Lex City Church at www.lexcity.church

Lies We Believe

Associate Minister at LexCity Church, Helen Musick, joins Greg to bring words of encouragement about how our past can keep us stuck from the present that God has for us.   God never brings up our past to shame us, he brings it up to free us.

Learn more about LexCity Church at www.lexcity.church

A Safe Place for Prayer

Photographer and ordained minister, Jeff Rogers is with Greg again today to talk about Wellspring Prayer Center, a safe place to go to participate in prayer and receive blessings. Learn more about Wellspring Prayer Center on their website at www.WellspringPrayerCenter.org

Streams in the Desert

Greg talks with professional photographer, Jeff Rogers, on the topic of his inspirational photography book, “Streams in the Desert.”

Follow Jeff Rogers Photography on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JeffRogersPhotography/posts/my-new-book-release-streams-in-the-desert-travelphotography-spiritualworld/10157097482817819/

Learn more about Jeff and his books at www.JeffRogers.com

Join Jeff for Summer Brunch at The Kentucky Castle on August 25, 2019, 1:00pm.  Tickets include a copy of his book and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-brunch-with-jeff-rogers-the-kentucky-castle-tickets-66721039425?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Heroes That Provide HOPE

Greg wraps up his conversation with Steve Flairty who shares the story of Jessica from Shelbyville, Kentucky.

Find Steve Flairty on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/steve.flairty

Learn more about Steve’s book, Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes at https://www.amazon.com/Kentuckys-Everyday-Heroes-Ordinary-Extraordinary/dp/1941953832

Contact Steve by email at Sflairty2001@yahoo.com or by phone at (859) 494-0667.

More Kentucky Heroes

Steve Flairty is back with Greg to share more stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in Kentucky.

To learn more about David Lane’s ministry, contact him at UpliftingChildren.guat@gmail.com

Find Steve Flairty on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/steve.flairty

Learn more about Steve’s book, Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes at https://www.amazon.com/Kentuckys-Everyday-Heroes-Ordinary-Extraordinary/dp/1941953832

Contact Steve him by email at Sflairty2001@yahoo.com or by phone at (859) 494-0667.

Everyday Heroes

Greg talks with Steve Flairty, author of Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things.  Today Steve shares two stories from Eastern Kentucky.

Find Steve Flairty on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/steve.flairty

Learn more about Steve’s book, Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes at https://www.amazon.com/Kentuckys-Everyday-Heroes-Ordinary-Extraordinary/dp/1941953832

Contact Steve him by email at Sflairty2001@yahoo.com or by phone at (859) 494-0667.

Making a Difference

Greg wraps up his week with Barbara and Wally Rendel about making a difference with your one and only life. 

Contact for ScatterJOY, Inc. or Bridges:
Barbara Rendel Email: bjrendel@gmail.com
Tax deductible checks payable to:
ScatterJOY, Inc.
194 Bent Tree Ct.
Nicholasville, KY  40356

Wisdom from a Minister's Wife

As God sought to embrace Barbara and Wally Rendel’s willing heart to provide HOPE to those in our community, Barbara especially shares wisdom from her life as a supportive Christian wife and mother. 

Contact for ScatterJOY, Inc. or Bridges:
Barbara Rendel Email: bjrendel@gmail.com
Tax deductible checks payable to:
ScatterJOY, Inc.
194 Bent Tree Ct.
Nicholasville, KY  40356

The Gift of Hosptitality

Barbara and Wally Rendel continues sharing stories of HOPE through their ministry involving simple hospitality to those in our community.

Contact for ScatterJOY, Inc. or Bridges:
Barbara Rendel Email: bjrendel@gmail.com
Tax deductible checks payable to:
ScatterJOY, Inc.
194 Bent Tree Ct.
Nicholasville, KY  40356

Bridges

Greg continues his conversation with Wally and Barbara Rendel about Barbara’s ministries, ScatterJOY and Bridges.

Contact for ScatterJOY, Inc. or Bridges:
Barbara Rendel Email: bjrendel@gmail.com
Tax deductible checks payable to:
ScatterJOY, Inc.
194 Bent Tree Ct.
Nicholasville, KY  40356